GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
sleekslick
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors